Acting Customs CG seeks support from National Security Adviser to bolster border security
Story from Haruna YUSUF
The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, paid a visit to the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, at his office in Abuja on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
The purpose of this visit was to foster stronger collaboration and address the challenges associated with border security in Nigeria.
This inaugural visit forms a crucial part of the Acting CGC’s strategy to tackle the management issues concerning Nigeria’s extensive land borders.
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Adeniyi emphasized the significance of this meeting with the NSA, as it aimed to find effective solutions to combat smuggling, which poses a severe threat to the nation’s economy and security due to the porosity of its borders.
Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR as the Acting Comptroller-General of Customs on June 19, along with the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the Service Chiefs, and the Inspector-General of Police.
The collaboration between Customs and national security agencies is of utmost importance to enhance border security, curb illegal activities, and safeguard Nigeria’s economic interests and overall security.
